KX3/P3 - clueless in NJ

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

Please explain why someone would want to use a P3 with a "trail radio,"
which runs off of batteries?  Doesn't dragging a P3 along sort of defeat
the idea of ultra-portability for operation from "the field?"

Help me to better understand.

Thanks,
de Doug KR2Q
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[Matthew Pitts]

Doug,

I think it's more a matter of using them together in the home shack than taking the P3 outdoors.

Matthew Pitts
N8OHU

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>Please explain why someone would want to use a P3 with a "trail radio,"
>which runs off of batteries?  Doesn't dragging a P3 along sort of defeat
>the idea of ultra-portability for operation from "the field?"
>
>Help me to better understand.
>
>Thanks,
>de Doug KR2Q
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[Bruce Beford-2]

I think of the KX3 as a radio that will have multi-use appeal. Yes, it
should be a fine TFR, with great performance. It can also be a great camp
radio, on the table in the RV or cabin. With the use of the (to come)
KXPA100, It can be 100 W at the desk or in the car, and a super QRP rig on
the trail or in the kayak.

For many, it could be the ideal radio to grow with you. Remember the
Foundation license in the UK is limited to 10W max. Get the amp after you
upgrade, instead of a whole new rig.

I think a product that may have some appeal is a slimmed-down version of the
P3 for portable use. Perhaps the same thickness as the KX3. There's a lot of
spare room in the current desktop version. In fact, the case was made out of
steel to give it some weight so it wouldn't move around on the desk.

How about this- a version of the P3 specifically for the KX3- it hinges over
the front panel, protecting the knobs while in transport. Flip it up for
normal operation, with a full featured panadapter above radio faceplate. I'd
buy one.

73,
Bruce, N1RX


>Please explain why someone would want to use a P3 with a "trail radio,"
>which runs off of batteries?  Doesn't dragging a P3 along sort of defeat
>the idea of ultra-portability for operation from "the field?"
>
>Help me to better understand.
>
>Thanks,
>de Doug KR2Q



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[Heinz Baertschi]

Matthew,

Exactly! As for me it's a matter of (ultra-) flexibility.

73,
Heinz  HB9BCB

[Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone]]

On 18-Dec-11 20:42, Bruce Beford wrote:

> How about this- a version of the P3 specifically for the KX3- it hinges over
> the front panel, protecting the knobs while in transport. Flip it up for
> normal operation, with a full featured panadapter above radio faceplate. I'd
> buy one.
>
> 73,
> Bruce, N1RX
>
This might also be useful for the K3 for larger DXpedition use.  A small
screen and repackaged P3 would be somewhat easier to add to a K3/KPA500
transportable package.

All airlines are getting more restrictive in their baggage rules.
73, doug

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[Jim Brown-10]

On 12/18/2011 12:12 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
> Please explain why someone would want to use a P3 with a "trail radio,"
> which runs off of batteries?

It's not ONLY a trail radio -- it also can be the control head for a
100W mobile rig with the 100W amp (or a bigger one) in the trunk or
under the seat, or part of a medium cost desktop rig with the amp under
the bench. That's part of the genius of this design!

73, Jim K9YC
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